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Lexile Level Guide for Authors to Help Your Children’s Book Succeed
If you write any books for children, you need to make sure you're writing at their reading level. Books that are too advanced can turn away readers whereas ones that are too easy won't challenge them. As an author, you want to make sure your book succeeds and using...
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Top 8 Cover Design Tips for Self-Publishers [Video & Checklist Included]
Cover Design Tips for Self-Publishers include avoiding white backgrounds, reducing your cover to see if it’s readable, and other practical suggestions, such as avoiding script typefaces, how to find photos to use on your book cover, and a list of resources for self-publishers creating their own book covers.
The A-B-C-D Formula for Irresistible Book Titles
As things get even more competitive in the world of self-publishing, unless you’re in a very small niche, you’re likely dealing with hundreds to thousands of competing books, all fighting for attention. A “good” title isn’t enough. You need an irresistible book title that, most importantly, is unique when placed next to other books in the genre.
A Revolutionary New Version of selfpublishing.com…
For years, we’ve prided ourselves at The Book Designer on proving the most useful resources to help you design great books. From practical design tips through to inspiration from famous covers, we’ve tried to include everything you need to design an attractive and...
Art Book Publishing Tips (+18 Publishers To Reach Out To)
There are different rules and requirements for art book publishing compared to traditional books. If you're an artists, you're going to need to find a publisher that specializes in art books. Art books are generally different due to their overall design and the fact...
Personalized Children’s Books: What, Where and How?
Over the last few years, personalized children’s books have been flying off the online shelves—and it’s not hard to see why! With the option to add in their own name, address, hobbies, and even physical characteristics, children (and parents!) everywhere are...
8 of the Best Ghost Story Books
Halloween is here, so it’s time to settle in with a good old fashioned ghost story. If you’re new to the genre or if you have no idea where to even begin with your Halloween festivities, no worries! I’ve got some recommendations for you today. We’re here to talk about...
5 Great Book Binding Services
When it comes time to put your book into the world, looking into the top book binding services is key for self-publishing authors. The privilege of self-publishing means you have full creative control over what you publish, how you publish it, and when. However,...
Thanksgiving Books for 5 Different Audiences
Whether you live in a warm climate and fall feels the same as summertime, or you live in a colder climate and Thanksgiving feels like crisp air, colorful leaves, and hot drinks, it’s fun to read books that contribute to the season. Spooky season is past and it’s time...
7 Classic Horror Books Perfect for Spooky Season
With spooky season upon us, it’s time to take a look at some classic horror books. Whether the author dreamed up their story in the 1800s or recently, a good spooky story takes time and commitment to write. From Frankenstein in 1818 to Ray Bradbury’s Something Wicked...
